About the neighborhood

Benton features a tranquil atmosphere with mostly single detached homes offering two to three bedrooms, built around the early 1990s, blending comfortable living with a peaceful setting. The area provides easy access to primary schools, including both public and private options, located conveniently close to many residences. With over 50 diverse restaurants and nearby pharmacies, daily necessities and dining experiences are within easy reach. The city’s roadways connect readily to major highways such as I-30, ensuring smooth travel by car. Quiet streets contribute to the calm environment, making this neighborhood an attractive and serene place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by car is very convenient in Benton. It is very convenient to access a place to park, and many properties for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as US Hwy 67. Benton is not very suitable for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians since few daily errands can be run without a car. Benton is also not very bicycling-friendly because bicycle riders are faced with a considerable amount of slopes, and the cycling network is rather limited.

Services

Locals will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in this part of the Little Rock metropolitan area, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, high schools are not numerous and accordingly not always within a short distance. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, in the majority of cases, a vehicle is required in Benton to access one of around 10 supermarkets. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically easy to get to as a pedestrian and sell some basic food items. A limited number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well.

Character

Benton is a great city to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. Most areas in Benton are very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly9.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping4.0

Variety of shops within a short drive